EVENTS

SAF Yacht Club Visit to Changi Naval Base

What’s a better way to spend the December holidays?

The SAF Yacht Club (SAFYC) members and guests were exclusively invited by the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) for an educational visit to the Changi Naval Base on 9 December 2022.

The 41 SAFYC members and guests spent their morning on board the Landing Ship Tank, RSS Endeavour – one of the largest warships in the RSN – and experienced the shipboard life and adventures through sharing of personal stories by the RSN personnel. They also had an exclusive sneak peek of the recently revamped Navy Museum before it will officially reopen in 2023!

Read on to find out more about the highlights of the visit!

On board RSS Endeavour, the SAFYC members and guests visited the Combat Information Centre, Bridge, Wardroom, Hangar, Tank Deck, Galley, and Cafeteria – the main living and working areas of a warship – to experience the RSN personnel’s "home away from home".

At the newly revamped Navy Museum, SAFYC members and guests had the chance to learn more about the history of the RSN, the development of the RSN’s assets and capabilities over the years, as well as how the RSN enhances peace and security through naval diplomacy.

The RSN had a great time hosting the guests and members of the SAFYC, and hoped that they had a great time too! Wishing the SAFYC members and guests fair winds and following seas.

‘Special thanks to the RSN and their personnel for the warm hospitality and sharing of their personal journey. I now have a better understanding of how life is like in the RSN!’

- Feedback received from one of the visit SAFYC members and guests

Training Development Group (TDG) Team Building and Cohesion

The TDG held their activity-packed team building at SAF Yacht Club on the 21st of October 2022.

The attendees arrived between 08.30 am – 09.00 am followed by a briefing of the day’s activities.

The teams started with land activities such as Minefield and Archery. Minefield is an activity that requires great teamwork to succeed. Team members had to guide their blindfolded counterparts through the obstacles to reach the ending point safely. A fun way to team bond with an emphasis on the importance of trust, safety, and effective communication. At the same time, the other teams tried their hands at archery, urging each other to aim for the best (bullseye) to gain perfect scores for their teams.

At 10.00 am, the teams were guided to the pontoon for their sea activity briefing facilitated by our Seasports Manager, Jason Swee. The teams did a fun Banana Boat race and ended with a Ski Tube ride.

After the thrilling rides and survivor-like challenges the teams overcame, the winning team was announced. The losing team took turns at the dunk tank seat where the winning team members had fun trying to dunk their colleagues. It was all done in great fun and lots of laughter was all around!

Lunch was served at 12.30 pm. Although tired from the morning’s activities, everyone had a fun and fulfilling session at the SAF Yacht Club.

Carnival By The Straits was officially back with the theme “A Dose of Sun, A Booster of Fun” last 10 December 2022 from 10.00 am – 5.00 pm.

We are honored to have Ms. Poh Li San, Grassroots Adviser to Sembawang West GROs, joined us at the event.

The Carnival was packed with exciting seasports activities, games, prizes, entertainment, and magic tricks that catered to all ages.

Thanks to the active support of some businesses, the Carnival also saw a good number of food and merchandise stalls. Besides, games, rides, shopping, and food & drinks, there were also roving artists giving out sculpted balloons and as well as engaging guests with magic tricks.

The Republic of Singapore Navy also supported the event with some activities as well as a photo booth!

Live music from professional bands added lots of colors and ambiance to the Carnival!

The highlight of the one-day event was the seasports activities. Thrill-and-adventure- seeking individuals got the chance to embark on a rare opportunity to enjoy the different rides.

A list of seasports activities includes: • Banana Boat ride • Jet Ski ride • RHIB boat ride • Experiential boating • Ski Tube ride • Water Trampoline / Kayak

Ms Poh Li San, Grassroots Adviser to Sembawang West GROs, together with Commodore RADM Aaron Beng, SAF Yacht Club GM, Mr Teo Wee Chin, Mr Phua Lam Soon, BBM, Sembawang West CCC Chairman, Rear Commodore COL Loh Woon Liang, Mr Chua Bing He, Sports Network Executive Member, Sembawang West Community, and Mr Samuel Lau, Constituency Director, Sembawang West Constituency Office went on the fun and educational RHIB Boat ride.

Our Guest of Honour and guests had a fun and educational RHIB Boat ride!

A lucky draw was held to mark the end of the Carnival. Congratulations to all the lucky winners and Big Thanks to Kairos boats (RHIB Rides Singapore) for sponsoring the RHIB boat ride tickets!

LUCKY DRAW PRIZES: • 3D2N Stay in SAFYC Private Room • 2D1N Stay in SAFYC Private Room • RHIB boat ride tickets

See you all again at the next CBTS!